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Author: John Maul

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As followers of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing show will know, Brendan Cole is sadly no longer appearing every Saturday night on their TV screens. But that hasn’t deterred his love of the theatre. From the 27th October, his ‘All Night Long’ show will be appearing for an extended period until 21st November all over the UK.  A last chance for fans to see this incredible show of live dancers and musicians. John will be playing keyboards in the 13 piece band (including 2 singers). Book now to avoid dissappointment !

For more details check the following link - 

https://www.brendancolelive.com/copy-of-all-night-long

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Im going to be travelling around the country this week, compliments of Yamaha, doing a mini concert tour featuring the amazing Genos keyboard. I’m no stranger to music technology but this keyboard really is something quite special. To the un-trained eye, it might seem like another home-style all-singing / all-dancing instrument but actually there’s far more to it than meets the eye. The sound quality has to be heard to be believed. So I'm looking forward to playing the Genos in front of selected audiences throughout the UK this week. Just 90 minutes of music - no pressure ! For more information go to - https://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/2018/evening-with-john-maul.html

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I’m delighted to be working with one of my favourite guitarists this weekend, Jamie Moses. Having worked with Queen alongside Brian May, Jamie is more than qualified to lead his band at the 33rd Annual Convention of the official Queen Fan Club up in Mablethorpe. Having performed last year at the same event, I know the fans will be eager to hear Jamie perform.   

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After three intense days rehearsal at Soundstage studios in Acton, we leave for Australia on 18th September for the Dire Straits Experience ‘down-under’ tour. Eight gigs all over the country including one in New Zealand and all within the space of two weeks. Undoubtedly a bit of a punishing schedule lies ahead but think of the air miles !

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The odds were against us - Friday the 13th and Trump was in town. But that didn’t deter the 80s fans who came to witness yet another Here and Now 80s pop extravaganza  with an all-star listing of pop royalty. Jason Donovan topped the bill with Midge Ure and 5-Star preceding amongst others. Thanks to my house band of hand picked musicians, we ‘Rocked’ ! 

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June was my first touring experience with Yamaha in a 35 year celebration of their Clavinova digital piano. We covered Scotland, Ireland and England. This marks quite a seismic shift of brand loyalty for me having worked for Roland for many years. But change is good and I can't think of a better brand to switch to. This hopefully marks the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship with the ‘Big Y’.  Watch this space !

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After a UK run of Dire Straits Experience gigs in June and July, attention in now focused on Europe with many weekends spent flying back and forth. We started with Croatia beginning of June and then  moved onto Copenhagen and Norway. Im currently writing this entry from a hotel room in Bad Dürrhiem where we’ll be gigging tomorrow at the Rathausplatz. With fully packed houses and standing ovations it’s clear that there’s a lot of Dire Straits fans out there who just want to hear the music performed, live and authentically ….with Chris White (DS sax player of 10 years) at the helm, they can be assured of that…

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This Saturday I’ll be off for a week’s cruising with Vocalist/Sax player Jimmy Cannon and his trio with special guest singer, Gina Foster

It’s called the Bravo cruise and features a host of performing artists from varied musical genres, including Kathryn Jenkins and Alfie Boe, By the sounds of it, the ship will be completly rammed with musicians so guests will be spoilt for choice Im sure.

With just a week at Sea, we’ll be going from Southampton down as far as Vigo in Spain and back again whilst braving the infamous Bay Of Biscay and its temperamental waters. Better have those sea-sickness tablets to hand !

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On Monday the 7th of May I will be appearing at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in the Yamaha Discovery Space. After my announcement last September, about  joining forces with Yamaha, this event represents the first actual appearance under the Yamaha banner. I’m really looking forward to playing as a Soloist again and putting their famous Clavinova digital piano through its paces.